Manic Monday Baby Journal.

  Welcome to all my new followers, hope you enjoy the journey.

Still Manic here but got a bit further with the baby journals.

I'm working on both journal covers today to join the front, centre and back pieces.

The white pieces are strips of Tyvek.

I use up Tyvek envelopes for this that come through the post though you can buy it in pieces too but "waste not want not" as they say and better than binning it.

Tyvek is very strong if you're not familiar with it but easy to cut. It will not stretch or go out of shape so ideal for spines on books.

I've cut the strips to fit and covered it with score-tape either side of the fold line.

Attach to one side and then ensure the cover pieces are pushed well together and then stick that side too. Press the tape down well to ensure it's secure.

Important tip - don't touch the tape with you fingers as this can prevent it sticking firmly.

Next cut some strips of matching coloured card.

Cover with score tape and attach to the Tyvek.

This will cover the Tyvek so that it can't be seen.

Nice and neat?

Attaching the pages next.

Cut to size allowing half an inch extra to make the fold and add the Score-tape.

I attached the first page 1/2" in from the fold line to allow room for a mini book to be added.

Fold the page towards the left ready to attach the next page pushing each one up to the one in front of it and continue till all pages are attached.

And we're all ready for the next stage.

It's really startting to come to life now.

I would love to hear your comments.

Many thanks for stopping by and happy crafting,

Angela xXx